Camillus Boy Scout knives

The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
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Camillus BSA Single Blade Lockback #C1066 (probably 1989-1990)
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.......great, vit!!!!...you've got an outstanding collection!!!................. ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ...............
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Wait, this is not yet all my knives. :mrgreen:
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Camillus BSA Eagle Scout Knife #1995
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Camillus BSA Deluxe Camp Knife #1046
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..beautiful, vit!!!!....... ::tu:: .......how many Camillus knives do you have in your collection??......... ::tu:: ..................
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I dont know ::shrug::
Probably more than 200 ::hmm::
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Camillus BSA 75th Anniversary knife
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Does anyone know Camillus or BSA number of this knife?
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Vit -- I believe this is your knife. (except it appears you have the more common stainless steel version) Found it here - http://www.scoutknives.net/index.php?op ... &Itemid=58
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I believe that there was is also a third version - "CAMCO USA" tang stamp
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Another 75th Anniversary knife made by Camillus - Schrade BSA Diamond Jubilee 1910-1985 (#611)
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.......outstanding, VIT, like I said, everything you post looks like it is factory fresh!!!............... ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: ................
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Camillus BSA Lockback #1371
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Camillus BSA 2005 Jamboree knife
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Camillus BSA Leader’s Classic #BSA900
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Camillus BSA 90th Anniversary Knife #BSA788
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....very nice,vit!!!.....keep 'em coming!!!!.......... ::tu:: ..............
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In 1997 Camillus started a series of limited edition knives with Norman Rockwell prints.
It was planned to release 12 models, but the series was not completed.
#BSA002 (BSA #1002) "Tomorrow's Leader" - 1997
#BSA064 (BSA #1064) "All Together" - 1998
#BSA787 (BSA #1787) "On My Honor" - 1999
#BSA830 (BSA #1830) "Guiding Hand" - 2000
#BSA831 "Adventure Trail" - 2001
#BSA832 "Daily Good Turn" - 2002
#BSA833 "A Scout Is Helpful" - 2003
#BSA834 "Man Of Tomorrow" - 2004

I have only 3 knives :oops:
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Thanks for sharing Vit ::tu::
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Here's a Non Official knife that was cobbled together by a Camillus employee.
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IMO he did a nice job of cobbling it together! ::tu:: ::tu::
That is a beaut.
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Absolutely Amazing info, pics and collection! ::not_worthy::
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wazu013 wrote:Here's a Non Official knife that was cobbled together by a Camillus employee.
Nice work ::tu::
Wallace Rockwell ?
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I would think it was done by Wallace.
Whoever did it was very good! ::nod::
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.......that knife would have to have a 3rd backspring, right???.......I've only got one Camillus that has 3 backsprings!!............. ::tu:: ::tu:: ..............
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Imperial BSA Utility knife #1045
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Camillus BSA 2001 Jamboree
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Camillus BSA Deluxe Camp Knife #1046
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